Nature is important for writing

WRITTEN BY FIORELLA TERRAZAS

They say among writers that nature can be more beneficial for this work. It is also reflected on whether nature serves as a source of inspiration due to its smells and sounds. Many writers who spend time outdoors connect with their surroundings, and those who spend time with nature can be enriched with quality time for their creativity and writing process. Inspiration, a classic idea that is well known and debated among artists. But it can flourish if we sow a little mental clarity in ourselves thanks to the stimulation that the flora gives you. The search for quiet space today is rewarding for writers since we are quite overwhelmed in cities. The work of writing, today, is reduced to transferring everything written to digital, processing the editing of the texts, going through many more processes to have a clean final result. In the Peruvian Amazon, writing is done in this way with respect to the indigenous communities and respecting the cultures that coexist side by side with nature and the stories written in the Peruvian Amazon have always respected the intellectual property rights of the communities of the zone.

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The natural environment reduces stress and anxiety, and today anxiety is already known by the entire population, it is the mental pandemic that we use in our daily work life that consumes us as citizens 24/7 to integrate ourselves into the society. Stress is a subsequent evil that brings depression and despair. Necessary to channel but not for an orderly task of writing and ordering the new texts produced. The connection with the tangible that nature gives us is accompanied by a color palette in natural light, and much more than sounds: sensory experiences. The nature of the Amazon in our country is the richest nationally, in that sense.

Annie Dillard, American writer, is an example of having consumed nature, and having used it as a topic in her book “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” where she meditates and delves into the beauty and complexity of nature. It was published in 1974, and is based on the author’s experiences while she lived in a cabin on the banks of Tinker Creek, a stream in Virginia, United States of America. Throughout the work, Dillard reflects on life and death in nature, she uses close observation of the nature around her, from insects and birds to landscapes and natural phenomena. She addresses themes related to the cycle of life and reflects on the brutality and beauty that coexist in wildlife, she touches on the point of humanity becoming disconnected from its natural environment and how this disconnection negatively affects the environment.

Books written about nature in nature provide us with philosophical reflections on topics such as time and existence.

Another example is “The Outermost House” by Henry Beston, first published in 1928. The book is an account of his experiences living in a cabin in the dunes of Eastham, Massachusetts, on the coast of Cape Cod. Henry Beston recounts his life in a cabin built in the dunes of Cape Cod. It describes the seasons of the year and how life in that natural environment influences your daily life. His observation of the abundant wildlife that lives on the beaches, describes the migration of birds, fish, marine mammals and other living beings found on the coast, reflects on natural cycles, such as tides, seasons and the phases of the moon. These cycles influence the life of fauna and the human experience of nature.

And how can we not miss mentioning our Spanish-speaking writers. Here I leave you a count.

These books explore the natural wealth and diversity of landscapes and ecosystems in the region:

1. “The Invention of Nature: The New World of Alexander von Humboldt” by Andrea Wulf (Chile): Although Alexander von Humboldt was not born in South America, this book written by Andrea Wulf chronicles his travels and explorations in South America , where he made significant contributions to the understanding of nature in the region.
2. “Life in the Water” by Mariano Donoso (Chile): Mariano Donoso, a Chilean marine biologist, presents a focus on the region’s marine biodiversity, exploring the oceans and coasts of South America.
3. “The Forests of Upsala” by Jorge Volpi (Mexico): Although Mexico is not in South America, Jorge Volpi, a renowned Mexican author, offers a deep reflection on the forests of South America and their importance in the conservation of biodiversity .
4. “The Country of the Butterflies” by Bernardo Gutiérrez (Brazil): This book examines the relationship between nature and culture in Brazil, focusing on the beauty and diversity of butterflies.

We see that the exploration of the idea of the human being is an integral part of our nature, if we consume fine arts, and literature we are also rooted in this type of anthropological explorations, and maintaining the connection with nature gives us physical and spiritual well-being.

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